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Bitcoin Buying Service Launches with Market-Beating Rates
Selling bitcoins has just been made more profitable with the launch of a new website from www.PowerBTC.com. The recently revamped service offers to buy the crypto currency with one very simple advantage - a guarantee that they will pay a significantly higher price than the exchange rate of the... - August 03, 2016 - PowerBTC LLC.
MobileWeb Appz.com in Bohemia, NY Helps Small and Medium Size Businesses Take Advantage of the Mobile Marketing Boom
In the 21st Century having a Mobile “Hybrid” Website is no longer an exception; it is now an expectation. Businesses that maintain a Mobile “Hybrid” Online Presence grow 40% faster than those who do not. 88% of consumers who search for a type of local business on a mobile device call or go to that business within 24 hours. 70% of U.S. households now use the Internet via mobile devices which makes it even more important for small and medium size businesses have a mobile presence. - August 03, 2016 - MobileWebAppz.com
Top Gun Advisors Completes 72,000 SF. Industrial Sale in Des Plaines, IL
Top Gun Advisors is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a 72,000 SF sale located at 1731 S. Mt Prospect Rd in Des Plaines, IL on behalf of their client, Amcor Rigid Plastics. The buyer, U-Haul was represented by AMERCO Real Estate Company, Judson Lothner. About Top Gun... - August 03, 2016 - Campio
Top Gun Advisors Completes 211,850 SF Industrial Lease in Grand Prairie, TX
Top Gun Advisors is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a 211,850 SF lease renewal located at 610 W. Trinity Blvd Grand Prairie, TX on behalf of their client, Amcor Rigid Plastics. The landlord, Prologis, was represented by Jacob Milligan, Vice President-Leasing Officer... - August 03, 2016 - Campio
SitePoint Relaunches SitePoint.com
SitePoint, one of the world’s leading resources for Web developers, Designers and Entrepreneurs and an Alexa top 700 global website, is today proud to announce the re-launch of the SitePoint.com network. - August 03, 2016 - SitePoint
New Glarus Motors Awarded 2016 Spectrum Award of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
New Glarus Motors, LLC., a privately owned and operated Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM dealership located in New Glarus, Wisconsin, is proud to announce that we are a recipient of the 2016 Spectrum Award of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction from City Beat News. Receiving this award emphasizes... - August 03, 2016 - New Glarus Motors, LLC
Sweets Kendamas and 2016 Kendama World Cup
Sweets Kendamas wins International Kendama Competition in Hatsukaichi, Japan. - August 03, 2016 - Sweets Kendamas, LLC
The Prices for Globally Traded Hardwood Chips Fell to a Record Low in May 2016, While Softwood Chip Prices Reached the Highest Level in Seven Months
The general price trend for hardwood chip traded overseas have been downward since late 2011 when the FOEX price index reached a record high. The softwood chip price index has also fallen from a peak almost five years ago, but the price decline has been less dramatic. - August 03, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lynn Doyle Joins PrivatePlus Mortgage Team
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead & Decatur, has named Lynn Doyle as a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. “Having spent more than 30 years in the real estate and lending industry, Lynn is not only a great resource for first-time homebuyers, but she is also an... - August 03, 2016 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Jerry Brown Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a Lifetime VIP Member
Jerry Brown, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Audio, Visual, and Lighting Installation. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Expanded Docks Oyster House Opens Its Doors with Celebrated Design by Lynn Gaffney Architect
Docks Oyster House has been an important part of Atlantic City since 1897. Lynn Gaffney Architect led the expansion design to 14,000 SF. The restaurant/bar retained the original façade as well as something less tangible. Owner Frank Dougherty said, “While we knew it was time to expand, we also knew that we needed to preserve the Docks 'feel' our customers have loved for decades. Lynn’s design helped us retain our history while offering an impressive new space. People love it." - August 03, 2016 - Lynn Gaffney Architect
Insight Global Recognized as #12 Overall Largest Staffing Firm in U.S.
Insight Global, a leading staffing services company, announced today the company has been recognized as the #12 overall Largest Staffing Firm in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). The company’s previous ranking was #14. SIA evaluates companies for this award based on the... - August 03, 2016 - Insight Global
Christy Renier Recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christy Renier of Appleton, Wisconsin has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Woman of Excellence for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of public relations. About Christy Renier Ms. Renier is... - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Ronald W. Maestas with Times Square Appearance
Ronald W. Maestas, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Professor Maestas' image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 5th, 2016. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Sophie A. Kilby Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sophie A. Kilby of Camano Island, Washington has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of hand-crafted art. About Sophie A. Kilby Ms. Kilby has over 20 years... - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Krystal D. Raue Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Krystal D. Raue of Decatur, Nebraska has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Krystal D. Raue Mrs. Raue has over 21 years experience in... - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Michael R. Sultze Has Recently Been Honored as a Lifetime VIP by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Michael R. Sultze, of Winona, Minnesota, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Entertainment/Sound. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Robert Harbeke Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Robert Harbeke, of Phoenix, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Finance. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Frederick D. Bailey Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Frederick D. Bailey, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has recently been recognized as a Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Debra A. Murphy Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Debra A. Murphy, of St. Petersburg, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare IT Solutions. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Monte Johnston as Executive of the Year
Monte Johnston, of Springdale, Arkansas, has recently been honored as an Executive of the Year 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Automotive Sales and Management. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Lori Bigelow Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Executive of the Year
Lori Bigelow, of Norwalk, Connecticut, has recently been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2016 Executive of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Tea Manufacturing. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Smith Phillips Building Supply Honored with Membership in the LBM Century Club
Smith Phillips has been named to the LBM Century Club in recognition of the company's 136 years of service to its community. - August 03, 2016 - Smith Phillips Building Supply
ATELJÉ 71 - Comfort is the New Black
New York based, Swedish motivated Footwear brand ATELJÉ 71 takes a different approach to design. - August 02, 2016 - ATELJÉ 71
Allied Real Estate Schools Adds New Reverse Mortgage Specialist Designation to Product Catalog
Allied’s new senior demographic-specific designation allows professionals more opportunity for success in the real estate industry. - August 02, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Hazmat Training Comes to Ontario
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory hazardous waste and DOT training in Ontario, CA. - August 02, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazmat Training Comes to Richmond
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Richmond, VA. - August 02, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Terri A. Amerio-Bell Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Terri A. Amerio-Bell, of Modesto, California, has recently been honored as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements. - August 02, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Mitch Cohen of New Day Underwriting Managers Discusses Environmental Insurance Hot Topics & Trends at E&C Risk Management Conference
Mitch Cohen, PE, former structural engineer, construction manager, and now vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, recently hosted two separate sessions... - August 02, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
PrivatePlus Mortgage Adds David Sayers to Team
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead & Decatur, has named David Sayers as a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. He is an experienced professional who thrives on getting the details right. “David goes above and beyond to provide top-level care and support to our... - August 02, 2016 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Aquaculture Technology Company Makes Breakthrough in Ammonia/Nitrite Mitigation
Aquaculture technology startup company has announced that it has made a breakthrough technological advance in aquaculture ammonia and nitrite mitigation. - August 02, 2016 - Black Water Nano, LLC
Steven M. Tarshis, Attorney at Law Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Steven M. Tarshis, Attorney at Law of Pittstown, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Steven M. Tarshis, Attorney at Law Mr. - August 02, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
2016 ERII Annual Counterespionage Conference Espionage Research Institute International (ERII)
ERII today announced registration is open for the 2016 Annual ERII Counterespionage Conference, an annual gathering of worldwide technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), counterintelligence and counterespionage professionals. The conference will be held September 9-11, 2016, at the Embassy Suites Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. Single-day conference tickets are also available for ERII members and non-members. - August 02, 2016 - Espionage Research Institute International
William Hill Sign Two Year Partnership with Everton FC
William Hill, one of the world's leading betting companies, has signed a two year deal with English Premier League giants Everton to become the clubs official betting partner. - August 01, 2016 - William Hill
William Hill Signs Agreements with English and Scottish FA’s to Safeguard the Integrity of Football
William Hill are proud to announce they have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with the Scottish FA on betting integrity. The new agreement complements the MoU the firm has signed with the English FA. The two separate MoU’s cover all professional football events and associated... - August 01, 2016 - William Hill
New Name, New Logo, the Same Standard for Quality United Recovery Systems and Its Family of Companies Becomes Alltran
Alltran, a solutions provider of advanced revenue cycle, accounts receivable management and contact center solutions, announced this week that United Recovery Systems has officially changed its name to Alltran. - August 01, 2016 - Alltran
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes Michael & Sons Jewelers Into Its Network
Reno, Nevada-based Retailer Now Offers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - August 01, 2016 - Preferred Jewelers International
Sound Auto Wholesalers of East Haven Achieves BBB A+ Rating
After a little over two years in business, Sound Auto Wholesalers has been granted the coveted BBB A+ Rating. Over 1000 cars sold with a rigorous focus on customer satisfaction. - August 01, 2016 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
Sewing Machine Company’s History Unfolds in New Award-Winning Book
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new book that tells the story of the Singer Company, the country’s first multinational corporation. The book, by an executive with almost 20 years of experience with Singer, has earned the Dog Ear Publishing Award of Literary Excellence. - August 01, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes PK Bennett Jewelers Into Its Network
Illinois-based Retailer Now Offers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - July 31, 2016 - Preferred Jewelers International
Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal Domain Protein (BET) Inhibitors - Pipeline Insights, 2016
DelveInsight, the leading market research and consulting company has added new report Bromodomain and Extra-terminal Domain Protein (BET) Inhibitors - Pipeline Insights, 2016 to its portfolio. - July 31, 2016 - DelveInsight
ACAD Corp. Introduces SHRM-SCPTM Preparation Course for HR Management and Training
Human resource management is a unique career option which requires its followers to brush their people skills from time to time. - July 31, 2016 - Arab Consulting And Development Corporation – ACAD Corp.
Lab Rat Gifts Expands Into Three New Locations in New Hampshire
Local science-themed gift store opens three new locations throughout the Granite State. - July 30, 2016 - Lab Rat Gifts
Kevin O'Connor of Belleview, Washington Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Kevin O'Connor recognized with Nathan Sallop Excellence in Leadership Award at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Service Tracking Systems Inc. Completes 20 Years
As Service Tracking Systems Inc. (STS Inc.) sears past its 20-year landmark this 30th of July, it continues to stay focused on adding more diverse and advanced applications to its product line. With a combined experience of more than 350 years and accompanied by a deep understanding of the game-changing potential of today’s technology, STS Inc. has managed to lead the global parking and hospitality industry with innovative and effective solutions. - July 30, 2016 - Service Tracking Systems
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, a Manhattan Kosher Restaurant in NYC, Announces They Will Offer Nine Days Menu Prior to the Jewish Fast Day of Tisha B'Av
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar's announcement of its upcoming Nine Days menu. The NYC kosher restaurant will offer a unique Nine Days menu, which includes various types of fish, pasta & vegetarian dishes. - July 30, 2016 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
AT&S Participates in Missouri Works Program
The Missouri Works Program is designed to facilitate the creation of quality jobs through targeted business projects throughout Missouri. American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) is a proud participant in this program in both Kansas City and St. Louis, helping create quality jobs and improve... - July 30, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Marilyn Pongonis of Columbus, Ohio Receives Communications Award from Organ Donation Association
Marilyn Pongonis was presented with the 2016 AOPO Reg Green Award for Excellence in Communications at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized as an Honored Member Since 2008 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been recognized as an honored member since 2008 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Ms. - July 30, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Susan Gunderson of St. Paul, Minnesota Receives Achievement Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Susan Gunderson, chief executive officer and founder of LifeSource, recognized for contributions in support of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations and its mission. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)